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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.48, 1,268.54 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.48, 1,268.54 and 759.44 is: 1,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.48 : 1,268.54 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.48/1,268.54 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.48x = 1,268.54 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.48x = 963,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,380.02/847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.76

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